MUMBAI: The much-awaited India-Pakistan hockey series
is about to unfold. The two countries face each other in an eight
match hockey series after four long years, of which the first four
will be played in Pakistan and the rest in India.
Ten Sports will live telecast the first four matches played in Pakistan.
Along with the live telecast, Ten Sports has lined
up a slew of programmes including reruns of classic India-Pak clashes
to coincide with the tour. An official release informs that the channel
has roped in veteran hockey expert and IHF media manager Anupam Ghulati
to provide in-depth analysis and commentary for the series.
Ten Sports has also signed a long-term agreement with Pakistan Hockey
Federation to telecast the up-coming Champions Trophy to be played
in Pakistan in December, adds the release.
Ten Sports VP programming Peter Hutton said "It's
a great acquisition for us and further cements our relationship with
quality international hockey. We've been thrilled with the response
to the telecasts of international hockey events on Ten Sports, and
are now looking forward to ending a great year of hockey on the channel
with these premier events."
